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June SitRep and what's going on

June SitRep and what's going on

Update 07.06 - fourth pose almost done! Tomorrow i'll start working on heads!

Update 05.06 - third pose almost done! And s sketch of fourth pose. I will add a bit more details on 3rd model's legs and will slightly adjust 4th p...

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July-August theme ideas - a glimpse behind the veil

Hello everyone!

This is not a proper poll (yet), instead i wanted to share with you my ideas and comments why and what i want to add to the poll to see your feedbacks while I'm working on VBSS addon.

Currently i have three "i am most excited for" themes with one more left to think abo...

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[OPEN POST] 22 - May 2023 - US Army patrol c2007

[OPEN POST] 22 - May 2023 - US Army patrol c2007

Hello everyone!

This set is intended to be a continuation of my previous release, now focused on a less dynamic conditions.

In this set you will find a full four-men fireteam with:

- two M4 carbines with ACOG and Aimpoint CompM2 sights as well as AN/PEQ-2 and t...

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Poll and announcement

Hello everyone!

First of all, an announcement - the release theme of June will be... VBSS!

Second, i want to hear your opinions on the following matter:

Currently i make monthly polls with theme...

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SitRep of May release

SitRep of May release

UPDATE 01.05.2023 - all poses done! Tomorrow i will speed-sculpt the heads (four usual and extras wearing helmets without covers) and will do my best to have release published on May 3.

On May 4th I'll go to short trip for a week and will not be access...

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Three years since first set release

Three years since first set release

Three years...

Three years ago, around the same dates, my first set (not a single model) of models, dedicated to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, was released.

A lot of things happened since then, the number of models made by me has long exceeded a hundred (a monstro...

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[OPEN POST] 21 - April 2023 - US Army c2007

[OPEN POST] 21 - April 2023 - US Army c2007

Hello everyone!

The long wait came to an end and April release is finally here!

This time, my Patrons chose a topic, that was requested for a very, very long time - the US Army.

After studying the references and consulting with my terrific Patrons, i have decided that "generali...

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May theme poll aka Let's make addons!

Hello everyone!

I'm quite happy that you guys supported the idea of making addon month, as it means i will not need to make a deep research this time (which hopefully will help with catching up to schedule... i hope).

I've also read your comments and while some of them i cannot do, ot...

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May prelim poll

Hello everyone!

Just one more poll to have your opinions and ideas.

In May i want to make "addon month" with four addon options being in the list (there are reasons for it).

So, poll is the "yay/nay" and in the comments please share your hopes and wishes. <...

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SitRep April

SitRep April

Update 15.04 - heads are done! I will not make AT4 this time, sorry guys, to not make you wait for another week or so, so instead I've quickly made a PVS-7 NVG heads.

Tomorrow i plan to make supports and publish the release!

Upda...

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The new wargaming ruleset - OctopodTactics V0_1

The new wargaming ruleset - OctopodTactics V0_1

Hello everyone!


Short version - you can downlead new rules from attachment to this post. C&C welcome.


Long version -

As many wargamers, I've tried multitude of different rules over my wargaming "career" and even tried w...

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Opinions time! Poses and release compositions.

Hello everyone!

A bit of a sudden, but I'm interested in seeing your opinions.

Currently I'm making several poses with different level of dynamics for each release. I.e. "standing-running-sitting-walking" etc.

However when making CBRN guys I've ...

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[OPEN POST] CO Task Force Tranquilizer promo

[OPEN POST] CO Task Force Tranquilizer promo

UPDATE 13.03.2023 - He is on MMF!

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-combat-octopods-task-force-tranquilizer-concept-2...

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[OPEN POST] 20 - March 2023 - CBRN troops

[OPEN POST] 20 - March 2023 - CBRN troops

Hello everyone!

New spring, new month, new release!

This time my Patrons chose CBRN theme and I've decided to make them pretty balanced - not "scientific spacesuit" and not "just gas mask", but a combination of gas mask and protective overalls, combined with plate carriers for some de...

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Poll for April

Hello everyone!

I'm already finishing March release, so let's start next voting!

As always you can check the existing themes in the spreadsheet below to propose new ideas, which will appear in the future polls. Also - if i did not add something you already proposed, please do ...

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March release SitRep

March release SitRep

Update 2.03.2023 - All models done! All what's left is to make supports and small fixes. I hope to release them by Sunday!

Hello everyone!

Sorry for being silent for a while, but i have news!

Two poses are already done, third pose is in sketch ...

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[OPEN POST] 19 - February 2023 - US VBSS team

[OPEN POST] 19 - February 2023 - US VBSS team

Hello everyone!

This month's release had a bumpy ride, yet it is still here.

This time Patrons chose a very iconic theme - a VBSS team in 90s gear.

They are wearing a flight suits of that era, coupled with ammo vests and lightweight non-military helmets and are armed with a choi...

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Poll for March round 2

Alright everyone, time for round 2!

I'm still not fully recovered, but will start to slowly finalize stuff to make release alive ASAP

In the meantime - who will win, US Army or CBRN-geared troops?

Make your choice and remember, every vote counts!

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Poll for March

Hello everyone!

While I'm finishing the Feb release, let's start next voting!

As always you can check the existing themes in the spreadsheet below to propose new ideas, which will appear in the future polls. Also - if i did not add something you already proposed, please do it ...

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February SitRep

February SitRep

Update 5Feb - almost done! All poses and heads are done (except supports) but i fell sick again with 38.2C ATM I hope to get better and finish it soon

Update 31Jan - third model done! He looks badass with the hammer and i hope...

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[FREEBIE] Rural Ded Moroz

[FREEBIE] Rural Ded Moroz

Hello everyone!

To continue with New year's mood I've speed-sculpted some freebie for you!

You can get him here: 2023-01-06 17:23:17 +0000 UTC View Post

Poll for February - back on track!

Hello everyone!

Let's return to our sweet, sweet voting system!

As always you can check the existing themes in the spreadsheet below to propose new ideas, which will appear in the future polls. Also - if i did not add something you already proposed, please do it again as i cou...

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Future ahead, retrospection and introspection

Future ahead, retrospection and introspection

Hello everyone!

2023 is coming closer so i want to make this post as a half-year retrospection and half-year planning.

What lies ahead

1. There will be no release in January 2023 - BILLING CYCLE IS PAUSED, SO YOU WILL NO...

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18 - December 2022 - Japanese Highschool Survivors

18 - December 2022 - Japanese Highschool Survivors

Hello, dear Patrons and visitors!

In this new release you will find models of people trying their best to survive in zombie-apocalypse world (even the cover changed its color to emphasize this aspect).

They are wearing a mix of Japanese school uniforms, office clothing and casual clot...

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Merry Christmas!

Hello everyone!

Posting a bit in advance because will be extra busy tomorrow.

Don't have a lot to say and unfortunately can't bring you something nice, but I still wish all of you to have a merry Christmas.

Cheers!

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CombatOctopus News - what is going on and where I've been

Hello everyone!

I wish i could say here something like "yay, the release will be tomorrow, rejoice!" but that's not the case unfortunately.

Last friday i've got that new influenza virus and it hit me pretty bad. 

Today is the first day when i have power to at least sit and ...

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CombatOctopus News - the branches of Combat Octopods

Hello everyone!

While I've been working with Octopods release, I've got a sudden realization, that keeping Octopods in current state of "even I don't know what they are" is not that good after all, so I've spent some time to make a spreadsheet which would explain now i see them in future. View Post

CombatOctopus News - Back to square one!

CombatOctopus News - Back to square one!

Hello, me dear Patrons!

In continuation of sanction and stuff Payoneer today announced that they will close all Russian accounts in mid-December (which means i will get December payment and everything should be alright with release).

What does it mean?

In short term...

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SitRep December

SitRep December

Update 24.12.2022 - all "realistic/cosplay" heads are done! Today and tomorrow i will presupport everything and will do my best to get release alive tomorrow.

I've also decided that girls will have their heads together with torsos, otherwise it would b...

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[OPEN POST] 17 - November 2022 - Combat Octopods Eastern Europe Branch

[OPEN POST] 17 - November 2022 - Combat Octopods Eastern Europe Branch

Hello everyone!

New month! New release! New theme!

This time, the guys showed are fictional Combat Octopods PMC (or their Eastern Europe branch to be precise), created by me as a part of (hopefully) future family of region-specific Combat Octopods branches.

All ...

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